There are a number of tax incentive retirement plan options for taxpayers who wish to put aside money for their retirement years. Many employers provide qualified plans, such as 401(k) plans and the equivalent 403(b) plans, for employees of public schools and tax-exempt organizations. Generally, the contribution limits to these plans are the same, and the maximum is $15,500 ($20,500 age 50 and over) for 2007. These plans are generally perceived as tax-sheltered, which means the contribution is not currently included in income, earnings are tax-deferred, and the distributions from the accounts at retirement will be fully taxable. But did you know that it might be possible to designate those contributions to be Roth-type contributions that are not
currently tax-sheltered and will provide tax-free income at retirement? Not all employers offer the Roth version of 401(k) and 403(b) plans, so you will need to check with your employer. Which type of plan is best suited for you depends upon whether you can afford to pay the tax on the contribution now and what your tax rate will be when you ultimately retire.
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